The latest change coming to AU is the restructuring of several academic departments on campus; including professor offices shifting around campus. The 2024-25 academic year for AU has been full of major announcements to the changes coming to campus. From President Pistole’s retirement to several majors being phased out, the AU community will have a whole new look when students return for the 2025 fall semester. These changes will begin during the summer term in May 2025 after the spring semester … [Read more...]
Senior and Honors Chapel celebrates academic excellence
Anderson University held its annual Senior and Honors Convocation Chapel on Thursday morning in Reardon Auditorium. The event recognized outstanding academic achievement among students and honored members of the graduating class of 2025. The ceremony began with a welcome and prayer led by President John S. Pistole. Samuel Cho, class of 2025, read The Great Commission from Matthew 28:16-20. Holly Henke, also of the class of 2025, led the hymn “And Can It Be That I Should Gain,” accompanied by … [Read more...]
AU’s new diversity mural “Thy Kingdom Come” dedicated with a promise and a thankful heart
The diversity mural “Thy Kingdom Come” in the Haven was dedicated this afternoon on Friday, April 4th at 12:30 p.m. by Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE) director Brian “B” Martin. This dedication was more than a long list of thanks; Martin wanted the staff, faculty and students that attended to understand the significance of having a diversity mural on campus, and led the group in an ‘affirmation’. "It reminds me of how thankful I'm to be a part of this community," said … [Read more...]
Hope from the Ashes | Spring into Dance: The Finale
“I just hope that other people can see the Lord through our dancing.” - Ashlie Dent “Spring into Dance: The Finale” is the last main stage concert with dance as a program at Anderson University since the program was eliminated by university administration last fall. The performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, on March 28 and at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday March 29 at Reardon Auditorium. This repertoire concert is loosely based on the theme of ‘celebration’, with multiple … [Read more...]
AU’s 60th Peace and Justice march in pictures
The pictures below are provided by Miles Morey. Click or swipe through the slideshow to read the story and view the pictures. … [Read more...]
The 60-year legacy of AU’s Peace and Justice March
Anderson University is hosting the 60th anniversary of the annual Peace and Justice March from Reardon Auditorium to Anderson’s Dickmann Town Center next week at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18th. For those who don’t have the option to walk to the Town Center, there will be a shuttle taking participants from the auditorium. “We do this march today to appreciate the people in the past who had the courage to initiate this march,” said Brian “B” Martin, the director of the Center for Intercultural … [Read more...]
Ravens Advance to HCAC Semifinals with Gritty Wins
Both Anderson University basketball teams are moving on in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) Tournament after hard-fought quarterfinal victories on Saturday at O.C. Lewis Gymnasium. The No. 1-seeded men’s team survived an upset bid to defeat No. 8 Manchester 72-65, while the No. 4-seeded women’s team secured a 63-58 win over No. 5 Franklin.Anderson’s men started the game against the Spartans on the back foot, unable to create separation in the first half. Their offense … [Read more...]
Scott Moats appointed as Anderson University’s sixth president
Scott Moats will begin serving as the chief operating officer from March 1 before entering his new role of Anderson University president. Inspired by AU’s commitment to Christ-centered education, he will be taking on the mantle after President John Pistole retires on May 31 according to AU’s press release. “As I prepare to retire, I am confident that Anderson University is in capable hands and will continue to thrive under his guidance,” Pistole said in AU’s press release. With a Ph. D in … [Read more...]
Ravens men’s hoops aiming for historic HCAC three-peat
A feature article by Miles Morey The Anderson University men’s basketball team is in the midst of another historic season during the 2024-25 campaign.The Ravens have won nine of their last 10 games, the sole defeat coming to Division I foe Ball State. The surge has placed AU firmly atop the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference standings at 15-3 and 10-1 overall, with the most recent triumph coming Saturday at Mount St. Joseph. Coach Carter Collins’ squad is aiming for the regular season … [Read more...]
“What’s your impossible promise?” | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
Anderson University celebrated the 45th Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the theme “Thy Kingdom Come” on Monday in the Reardon Lobby. Organized by several campus organizations including the Center for Intercultural Engagement, the celebration highlighted the connection between the Bible’s call to racial equality and inclusion and MLK’s dream for the nation. Participants from the AU community joined with the larger Anderson community at the Paramount Theatre for a citywide celebration and a call … [Read more...]